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About Arbour – Fuller Hospital
Arbour-Fuller Hospital is a psychiatric facility that offers treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Clients can receive medical detox, inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient substance abuse treatment. They also accept patients who have a dual diagnosis.
They are located in Attleboro, Massachusetts and serve Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and has a 109-bed capacity so it’s a fairly large facility.
Programs for Specific Needs and Populations
This hospital provides tailored programs for adolescents and adults. They have programs for veterans and military families too, and for people who have experienced trauma. The facility is LGBTQ+ friendly and they even have an LGBTQ+ specific program.
Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and various private health insurance plans are accepted.
This facility has received mixed reviews from patients. Some reviews praise attentive staff and effective treatments while others say that facility conditions and communication need improvement.
Holistic Inpatient Addiction Treatment Massachusetts
Arbour-Fuller Hospital provides medically supervised detox as an inpatient service.
I like that their staff focus on using a holistic approach to wellness by addressing both mental health and substance use issues. One of their best offerings in my opinion is their activity therapy department. Patients have access to art, music and recreational therapy. These therapies are run by certified therapeutic recreation specialists, music therapists and registered art therapists.
On any given day, patients will attend four or more specialized group sessions such as team building in the gym, creative expression, pet therapy and social skills.
Addiction Programs for Teenagers in Attleboro
I like their Inspire Program for youth ages 12 to 17. This program runs during the school day and includes peer support, group therapy, and fostering problem-solving skills.
They provide daily tutoring to help youth succeed academically while still getting the psychiatric and emotional support they need. This is an intensive, short-term program for youth dealing with substance use, trauma, depression or anxiety.
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Facility Overview
109 Number of Available Beds
Latest Reviews
If you are going into a hospital for depression, think twice before going because they made my experience horrible and they thought I was there for behavioral issues! Because of this hospital I have PTSD! I found the staff to be very unprofessional, and rude!
They even insulted me, blamed me for my behavior, they kept me longer just because I was crying, they violated my human rights by taking away my snacks and beverages! They take advantage of the disabled because they know they won’t complain!
They would listen to my phone conversations and butt into them. I was there for a really long time, and they didn’t help and just made my experience worse! They strapped me to a board, and I was called a liar, and was also called a crybaby! If you're a staff
working here and you don't want to hear people cry, then you shouldn't work in a hospital! The Doctor didn't look deep enough into the patient’s problems. They shoved me into a quiet room every time they didn't want to listen to me! I have been miserable for
the past 10 years since my discharge and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since! This hospital shouldn’t even stay in business because I felt more like a prisoner than a patient! The staff are an embarrassment to the medical and mental health field! If
you're really upset and having a nervous breakdown, never come here!
Bridget Keating
Excellent food with treatment
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave such great feedback and a high rating. Have a great day!
I feel like Fuller Hospital is not for everyone that needs HELP. Fuller Hospital was very overwhelming. Loud noises, patients yelling, staff/ patients closing doors loudly. How are patients supposed to sleep and take care of themselves in an environment like that. I do better when I can create a routine. I was in room 302B and the sink didn't work from 8/6 -8/20. When I would shower I would take quick showers due to the drain not flowing right. One time I took to long of a shower and water went in the hallway. I really wish Fuller Hospital would work on making repairs to the units. Dont know if other units are having issue's. Being able to wash my hands and shower is part of my routine. Going to knock on other patients doors to wash my hands and brush my teeth. I found to be extra stress. Which made my struggle more difficult. I asked three times to be transferred to another faculty. I Was told we dont do that here at Fuller hospital. My over all experience I didn't feel safe at Fuller Hospital. Some staff are nice. Other staff need more training. Compassion and communication are so important. I would not recommend Fuller hospital.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We would appreciate the opportunity to work with you directly regarding your review. Could you please visit http://www.fullerhospital.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? Thank you. 
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Accepted Insurance
Fallon Health
Network Health
MassHealth
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) are offered for patients as part of the treatment continuum. These programs offer a safe, structured environment while enabling the patient to return home at night and maintain important family and community relationships. Partial hospitalization may be appropriate for patients making the transition from inpatient to outpatient treatment or as a program alternative for patients who do not present any danger to themselves or others but need a structured treatment plan and environment.
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
The Structured Intensive Outpatient Addictions Programs (SA IOP/SOAP) aim to give participants a heightened level of self-awareness about their addiction, solid relapse prevention skills and a variety of coping skills to help them become more independent, self-caring and functioning adults in recovery.
The adult inpatient psychiatric services provide short-term admission for intensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis. While hospitalized, patients will work with a multi-disciplinary team headed by a psychiatrist who will design and implement an individualized treatment plan, including 24-hour nursing care, psychopharmacological interventions and a full range of psychosocial interventions. Treatment may involve psychological and behavioral components, medication management, family education and participation in group therapy.
At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
Programs are designed to provide evaluation and stabilization of the individual’s primary symptoms and problems. Treatment services emphasize development of coping mechanisms and skill-building to create the best opportunity to prevent relapse and allow stability. Discharge planning meetings are held with family and other support persons to allow patients to move as quickly as possible to another level of care or other appropriate aftercare program.
Partial Plus is supervised housing for men and women who attend Arbour-Fuller Hospital’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). The dorms are on the hospital campus in South Attleboro, MA. There is no cost to the resident for the supervised housing. PHP will be covered by either the patient’s insurance or a self-pay arrangement. The PHP serves to assist individuals who are either making the transition from inpatient level of care to independent living while continuing treatment or it provides diversionary care for individuals.
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Addiction is a highly complex problem, and drug rehab in Massachusetts is often necessary to address it. These programs treat physical, mental, and relational issues that are involved. Treatment empowers individuals to manage these issues without the use of drugs.
Dual Diagnosis services offer a managed continuum of care designed to provide a comprehensive system of treatment and recovery from co-occurring psychiatric and substance disorders. Co-occurring psychiatric and substance disorders are treated simultaneously with a clear recognition that stabilization/arresting of the addiction is the most immediate concern upon the patient’s entering treatment.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Amenities
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Private Setting
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Jacob Picard
Chief Executive Officer
Dale Hershman, LICSW
Director of Clinical Services
Maria Duarte, RN
Assistant Director of Nursing
Peter Vecchiarelli
Director of Nursing
Michele Casoli Reardon, MD
Chief Medical Director
Nicole Cascione, LMHC
Director of Outpatient Services
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
200 May Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
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